Tottenham Court Road tops London fines list with 59,329 PCNs
Westminster City Council generated over £37 million from 645,261 penalty notices in the 2025/2026 financial year.
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Tottenham Court Road in Camden recorded the highest number of Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) in London during the 2025/2026 financial year, issuing 59,329 fines. This generated approximately £4.1 million for the city. The busy West End road features several traffic restrictions, including dedicated lanes for buses and cyclists between 8am and 7pm on weekdays and Saturdays, contributing to its high volume of enforcement.
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Westminster City Council collected the most revenue from PCNs across London, generating over £37 million from 645,261 notices during the 2025/2026 financial year. This figure highlights the significant income local authorities derive from parking and traffic enforcement.
Other roads with high penalty notices
Beyond Tottenham Court Road, other streets also saw substantial numbers of PCNs. North Worple Way in Richmond upon Thames issued 43,861 notices, generating around £361,000. This residential road has a camera-enforced restriction aimed at reducing through traffic. Albert Bridge (North Side) in Kensington and Chelsea recorded 30,798 PCNs, bringing in approximately £2.3 million, with restrictions in place due to its structure. Bull Lane in Enfield issued 25,215 PCNs, generating around £1 million, with restrictions near North Middlesex University Hospital.
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Common violation types
Nationally, violations related to yellow lines and loading restrictions were the most common cause of fines, accounting for 21.9% of all PCNs issued in the UK. This suggests that parking and waiting restrictions are a primary focus for traffic enforcement across the country.
The data, analysed by NetVoucherCodes from nearly 500,000 PCNs in London, identified the 15 most fined roads in the capital. These included locations such as Oldfield Lane South in Ealing, Station Parade in Barking, and High Street North in Newham, each recording tens of thousands of penalty notices.
Questions this report answers
+Which London road issued the most penalty charge notices?
Tottenham Court Road issued the highest number of Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) in London during the 2025/2026 financial year, with a total of 59,329 notices. This resulted in approximately £4.1 million in fines.
+Which council generated the most money from penalty charge notices?
Westminster City Council generated the most revenue from PCNs, collecting over £37 million from 645,261 notices in the 2025/2026 financial year. This figure represents a significant income stream for the council from traffic enforcement.
+What are the most common reasons for driving fines in the UK?
The most common reasons for driving fines in the UK are violations related to yellow lines and loading restrictions. These accounted for 21.9% of all penalty charge notices issued across the country.
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